Best Schools in Etowah County, AL
Etowah County, AL has 46 public schools (9 high, 9 middle, 25 elementary) serving 18,840 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Etowah County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Etowah County, AL
The top high schools in Etowah County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West End High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 370 Students
2. Hokes Bluff High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students
3. Southside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 770 Students
4. Boaz High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boaz City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 714 Students
5. Sardis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
6. Glencoe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
7. Gaston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 368 Students
8. Etowah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Attalla City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
9. Gadsden City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1318 Students
Best Middle Schools in Etowah County, AL
The top middle schools in Etowah County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hokes Bluff Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
2. Glencoe Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 304 Students
3. Rainbow Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
4. Boaz Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boaz City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students
5. Gadsden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 464 Students
6. Sardis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 398 Students
7. Etowah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Attalla City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 366 Students
8. Sansom Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
9. Litchfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Etowah County, AL
The top elementary schools in Etowah County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eura Brown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 335 Students
2. John S Jones Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 739 Students
3. Southside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students
4. Whitesboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
5. Ivalee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
6. Hokes Bluff Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 592 Students
7. Glencoe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 390 Students
8. Mitchell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students
9. Boaz Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boaz City • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 378 Students
10. Duck Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 211 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Etowah County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Etowah County, AL has a total population of 103,436 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Etowah County, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Etowah County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Etowah County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Etowah County, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Etowah County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Etowah County, AL
How many schools are in Etowah County, AL?
Etowah County, AL has 46 public schools: 9 high schools, 9 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 18,840 students in total.
How do schools in Etowah County perform on state tests?
On average, 46 schools in Etowah County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Etowah County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Etowah County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Etowah County
9 places in Etowah County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Gadsden (15)
- Attalla (5)
- Glencoe (3)
- Hokes Bluff (3)
- Rainbow City (2)
- Sardis City (2)
- Southside (2)
- Altoona (1)
- Walnut Grove (1)
School districts (3)
- Etowah County (21 schools)
- Gadsden City (12 schools)
- Attalla City (3 schools)